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Table of Contents
- Fruit with Brie: Why Does It Work?
- Blackberry Brie Crostini Recipe
- Dairy-Free Brie Alternatives
- How to Make This Brie Crostini
- Recipe Tip
- Brie Crostini Video Tutorial
- How To Roast Fruits (If Not Using Blackberries)
- Blackberry Brie Crostini & Wine Pairing
- Other Ways to Serve Brie
- Show Me Your Brie Crostini
- Smashed Blackberry and Brie Crostini Recipe
- Shop This Post
Fruit with brie is an MVP flavor combo for a reason! The tanginess of blackberries is a perfect complement to the rich creaminess of brie. As with all my recipes, I encourage you to make it your own! If you don’t love blackberries, or they’re not in season, swap in whatever your heart desires (learn more about fruit & brie pairing below!)
This crostini recipe doesn’t require roasting any fruits, but roasted fruit would be a delicious twist. Check out this roasted strawberry and burrata crostini, my roasted grapes, and my Roasted Strawberries and Brie Salad for inspo!
For more handheld goodies, try my Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar Crostini, Burrata and Prosciutto Crostini, Roasted Grape Crostini, Brie and Olive Tapenade Crostini, and Brie and Cranberry Bites.
Fruit with Brie: Why Does It Work?
There are two key reasons why fruit and brie go so well together: texture and flavor.
- Texture: Brie is super soft and creamy, so pairing it with something that has a crunch or firmness helps round out your bite. (This is also why I use a crunchy crostini base!)
- Flavor: Brie is very rich and buttery, so pairing it with fruit, like stonefruit and berries, that is typically sweet and acidic, can help cut the density of the cheese.
Blackberries are generally available May through October, but peak blackberry season is July and August. If they’re out of season, try some of these seasonal fruits that pair well with brie:
Summer
- Peaches
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Plums
- Strawberries
Spring
- Strawberries
- Apricots
- Cherries
Fall
- Apples
- Pears
- Figs
- Grapes
Blackberry Brie Crostini Recipe
While shopping for this recipe, there are a few things to keep in mind: look for berries that are dark, tender, and slightly dull, opt for a crusty, French baguette, and go for a double or triple crème brie for ultra-rich flavor!
Smashed Blackberries
- 18 oz blackberries, washed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 4-ounce package prosciutto, cut in half lengthwise (optional)
- 7 ounces brie, sliced (I like Supreme because the oval shape is perfect for making even slices!)
Garnish
- 1 .75-ounce package fresh mint, leaves removed
Pro tip: Want to make this recipe even easier? Use blackberry jam instead of the berries (or any jam really). See my Baked Brie Pull Apart Bread recipe for more ideas!
Dairy-Free Brie Alternatives
If you don’t eat dairy, there are still some delicious brie-like options you can use to make this recipe!
How to Make This Brie Crostini
- Set the broiler to low.
- Drizzle the baguette rounds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. If using prosciutto, top half of the rounds with a slice of prosciutto, so it creates a layered ribbon effect, then add the brie and return to the oven for one minute more, or until the brie is slightly melted.
- Meanwhile, add the blackberries, vanilla, honey, and salt to a bowl and mix until evenly coated. Smash roughly with a fork until a very chunky jam forms (be careful not to go overboard), then let marinate.
- Top each crostini with the blackberry mixture, then garnish with mint leaves.
Recipe Tip
If you want to turn this recipe into more of a shared plate, bake the brie and put it in the center of a dish surrounded by the blackberries and baguette rounds, like I did here.
Brie Crostini Video Tutorial
How To Roast Fruits (If Not Using Blackberries)
Since most fruits aren’t as soft as blackberries, roasting is the key to tender goodness if you decide to use a different fruit. Roasting breaks down the fruits’ cells and releases moisture, making them sweeter, softer, and, in some cases, more spreadable–which is ideal for this crostini.
A good rule of thumb is that if it tastes good baked in a pie, it’ll taste good roasted. You can try my roasting method on these fruits
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Cherries
- Apples
- Grapes
- Pears
- Cranberries
Note: the more tender a fruit is, the less time it takes to roast. For instance, an apple will take a heck of a lot longer than a berry!
Blackberry Brie Crostini & Wine Pairing
This board is from my deck: The Wine & Cheese Board Deck! It’s all about wine & cheese pairings… here’s a little taste:
“Buttery Brie can be a bit of a chameleon–it can go with anything from sparkling to rich whites to velvety reds depending on how you’re serving it. In summer, I use it as a lush base for … crushed blackberries, which calls for a côtes du rhône. An easygoing entry-level red wine blend from the Rhône Valley in France, usually made from grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (a trio of grapes known as “GSM” outside of France), it has a fruit-forward profile to match the dark berries and a soft velvety texture that works nicely with the cheese.”
- Pairing approach: complementary
- Wine flavors: black plum, baking spice, black currant
- Wine Choice: côtes du rhône red, medium red
- For alternatives: Try merlot or barbera for other fruit-forward reds with smooth tannins. (Learn more about tannins in my Wine 101 post!)
For the full download on how to pair cheese and wine with 50 perfect pairings, grab a copy of The Wine & Cheese Board Deck for yourself and another to gift. It makes for a great hostess, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, and holiday gift.
Other Ways to Serve Brie
There’s no wrong way to serve any cheese–it’s just that good! But you know I love to play with my food a little, so here are my favorite ways to serve brie:
Holiday-themed
- Mummy Baked Brie
- Pumpkin Baked Brie
- Easter Bunny Charcuterie
- Santa Charcuterie
- Turkey-Shaped Brie
- Halloween Charcuterie Skeleton
- Hocus Pocus Charcuterie
Dips
Brie Cut-outs
Extra-Special
Show Me Your Brie Crostini
I hope this post inspires you to make this fruit and brie crostini. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the snacks and apps you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share!
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Smashed Blackberry and Brie Crostini
Ingredients
Smashed Blackberries
- 18 ounces blackberries washed
- 1 tbsp raw honey plus more as needed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch kosher salt
Crostini
- 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 4-ounce package prosciutto (optional) cut in half lengthwise
- 7 ounces brie sliced (I like Supreme)
Garnish
- 1 .75-ounce package fresh mint leaves removed
Instructions
- Set the broiler to low.
- Drizzle the baguette rounds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. If using prosciutto, top half of the rounds with a slice of prosciutto, so it creates a layered ribbon effect, then add the brie and return to the oven for one minute more, or until the brie is slightly melted.
- Meanwhile, add the blackberries, vanilla, honey, and salt to a bowl and mix until evenly coated. Smash roughly with a fork until a very chunky jam forms (be careful not to go overboard), then let marinate.
- Top each crostini with the blackberry mixture, then garnish with mint leaves.
Yum this looks delicious, will have to try it.